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Airfix F-86F Sabre in 1/48th scale (limited edition with coin)

Airfix F-86F Sabre in 1/48th scale (limited edition with coin)

Airfix’s latest release is

The North American F-86F Sabre 1/48th Scale. Look at what’s coming in our preview…

Preview: Preview: Airfix’ new F-86F Sabre (limited edition w/coin) in 1/48th Scale

North American F-86F Sabre (limited edition w/coin)

From Airfix

1/48th Scale

166 parts

Wingspan: 239mm & Width: 239mm010010 Look at what’s coming in our preview…

Preview:

Preview: Airfix’ new F-86F Sabre (limited edition w/coin) in 1/48th Scale

North American F-86F Sabre (limited edition w/coin)

From Airfix

1/48th Scale

166 parts

Wingspan: 239mm / Width: 239mm

Two colour schemes in the box

First edition limited to 500 kits (after the first 500 the kit is sold without the coin).

Pre-order price: PS41.99

Expected Autumn 2024

Airfix has announced their latest kit in the form of the 1/48th scale North American F-86F Sabre, this one with two markings, featuring the USAF aerobatic team ‘Arctic Gladiators’ from 1955.

The subject: The F-86 Sabre

One of the most important aircraft of the early jet era, the North American F-86 Sabre was in many ways a jet powered version of the company’s hugely successful P-51D Mustang from WWII and an aircraft which made full use of captured German aerodynamic research material. Featuring a distinctive 35-degree wing sweep, the Sabre also incorporated three nose mounted .50 calibre machine guns positioned on either side of the aircraft’s nose, with this jet powered gunslinger sharing many design philosophies with its famous piston powered predecessor.

The ‘Arctic Gladiators’ lined up on the flight line…

On entering service with the U.S Air Force in 1949, the North American F-86 Sabre would have the distinction of not only being America’s first swept wing fighter, but also the fastest fighter aircraft in the world at that time, a true aviation classic.

Arctic Gladiators Aerobatic Display Team – The USAF 720thFighter Bomber Squadron formed the Arctic Gladiators team in June 1954. Arctic Gladiators Aerobatic Display Team – The USAF 720th Fighter Bomber Squadron formed the team in June 1954. Displays were limited to the US state of Alaska. Displays were limited to the US state of Alaska.

The kit: 01001010For the first release (500pcs) edition of this kit, Airfix are including a one-of-a-kind coin that sports the 720th Fighter Bomber Squadron standard silver and red nose of the NA Sabre, the five colour stripes and squadron emblem top and centre, with the Airfix logo on the reverse.01001010On entering service with the U.S Air Force in 1949, the North American F-86 Sabre would have the distinction of not only being America’s first swept wing fighter, but also the fastest fighter aircraft in the world at that time, it was a true aviation classic.01001010A few shots of the built up kits in both supplied schemes are below…01001010Colour schemes:01001010Option 1: A08111 – North American F-86F-30 Sabre, ‘Arctic Gladiators’ aerobatic team, 720th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, United States Air Force, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, 1955.01001010A08111 – North American F-86F-25 Sabre, 514th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Royal Air Force Manston, Kent, England, 1954. 01001010

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